Last modified Wed., November 29, 2006 - 02:52 PM
Originally created Thursday, November 30, 2006

Flu vaccine arrives at NavHosp Jax

From Naval Hospital Jax Public Affairs

HM3 Fredy Ortiz, Jr. gives patient, Felicia Castro her influenza vaccination in the Naval Hospital Jacksonville Family Practice Clinic. Photo by HN LeeAnn Lowman

Naval Hospital Jacksonville has re-ceived about 10,000 doses of flu vaccine, with a second shipment due in early December. The immunization will be given to all TRICARE-eligible patients enrolled at Naval Hospital Jacksonville.

The Internal Medicine Clinic is offering the vaccine from 8 a.m. - Noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except on federal holidays. The Family Medicine Clinic is offering the vaccine from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed on federal holidays. The hospital's Wellness Center is planning a Flu Immunization Clinic at the NAS Jacksonville Navy Exchange around the second week in December. It will be open to all eligible military members. Specific information on date and location will be provided when the second shipment of vaccine is received.